from John S..thanks! This message scanned for viruses by <http://www.core.com/>CoreComm Date: Thu, 3 Mar 2005 15:01:53 -0800 (PST) From: No One is Illegal-Vancouver <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: noiilist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: [Noii-announce] International Indigenous Youth Conference
International Indigenous Youth Conference 2005 Strengthening Solidarity among Indigenous Youth in Asserting Indigenous Peoples Rights amidst Globalization "Indigenous youth inherit the responsibility to protect and preserve their traditional lands, resources and sacred sites upon which their cultural heritage and identity is based." Background In April 2002, 83 Indigenous Youth from 19 countries in Asia, Pacific, Europe, Latin America and North America gathered in Baguio City, Philippines, to share experiences and forge a common voice in responding to the challenges of globalization at a time when globalization has deeply impacted the lives of indigenous peoples. Indigenous peoples experience the impact of globalization at varied ranges and levels. Globalization has caused inequality, poverty, environmental destruction, displacement, disrespect and commodification of culture, disintegration of communities, and marginalization and oppression. In this context the International Indigenous Youth Conference (IIYC) brought together Indigenous youth representatives from around the world to develop and strengthen solidarity relations among Indigenous youth towards the establishment of an Indigenous youth network that is part of the international Indigenous peoples movement. It carried the theme: "Building Solidarity among Indigenous Youth in Asserting Indigenous Peoples Rights Amidst Globalization." The Cordillera Peoples Alliance Youth Commission, an alliance of Indigenous peoples' organizations in Northern Luzon, Philippines, organized the IIYC because of the importance of bringing together committed Indigenous youth from around the world to discuss and share issues. The conference participants committed to working towards the declarations and resolutions agreed upon for indigenous peoples rights to self-determination and against the adverse effects of globalization. Holding IIYC 2005 in British Columbia will strengthen the organizing, education, and solidarity work in the over-all struggle of Indigenous peoples that was started at IIYC 2002. The Conference: Spring 2005 As Indigenous youth and organisers we have been working over the past years since IIYC 2002 to create communication and awareness of Indigenous youth issues globally, this has included a web site, an international Indigenous youth journal and pre-planning for the 2005 conference. Informed by UN recommendations and data as well as indigenous youth from around the world we are working together to learn about each other and to share strategies in overcoming the many obstacles for Indigenous people. The goals set at the first conference will be furthered by addressing the theme of, "Strengthening solidarity among Indigenous youth in asserting Indigenous peoples' rights amidst globalization" at the second International Indigenous Youth Conference in 2005. Planning and Preparations The second International Indigenous Youth Conference (2005) will be held in the province of British Columbia in Canada. The conference will take place within Indigenous territories on the coast and the interior of BC (a majority of the province of BC is unceded land with current efforts by different Nations to reclaim and be compensated for territories usurped by the Canadian government). The Organizing Committees are made up of youth-driven organizations, and an elders and advisors council will provide guidance to the conference logistics and ideals. The organizations undertaking the planning and preparations for the IIYC 2005 conference are (the following three organizations had an indigenous member attend the IIYC 2002 conference in the Philippines): The Native Youth Movement: A grassroots organization, formed in 1990 in response to gang violence and poverty amongst Native youth in Winnipeg, Manitoba. NYM has been active in promoting Native rights nationally with chapters across North America and into South America. NYM will be the hosts for the IIYC 2005 conference. Redwire Native Youth Media Society: Redwire published two quarterly periodicals and promotes Native youth voices in the media. Formed as a response to the lack of Native youth voices in both mainstream media, urban centers and Native politics Redwire has been publishing Native youth media since 1997. Redwire will be organizing the funding and media and communications for IIYC 2005. Ugnayan ng Kabataang Pilipino sa Canada (The Filipino-Canadian Youth Alliance): A grassroots organization formed in 1995 in Canada that works by educating, organizing and mobilizing for the rights and welfare of Filipino youth towards a just society where marginalized people are no longer exploited and oppressed. Ugnayan links their present reality as an immigrant community in Canada to the struggle for self-determination in the Philippines. Ugnayan will play a supportive organizing role for the IIYC 2005 conference. Other organizations involved and endorsing the IIYC 2005 conference include: Indigenous Environmental Network: The Indigenous Environmental Network is an alliance of grassroots indigenous peoples whose mission is to protect the sacredness of Mother Earth from contamination and exploitation by strengthening maintaining and respecting the traditional teachings and the natural laws. International League of Peoples Struggle: The ILPS is an international anti-imperialist and democratic formation that seeks to attract and mobilize the broadest possible range of organizations for the anti-imperialist and democratic struggle. One of it's 18 major concerns is to, "stand and fight for the rights of Indigenous peoples for the right to self determination and decolonization against the discrimination, racism and national oppression by imperialism." Under ILPS, IIYC can further it's struggles with broader international support and solidarity. The conference will bring together Indigenous youth from the regions represented at the first IIYC conference as well as expand our network and create partnerships in Latin America, we will also be doing outreach for conference attendees in Africa. We will also be bringing Native youth from across BC and Canada and the United States to participate. We believe in the importance of gathering strength and working together to have our voices heard in our communities, our governance structures and the international arena. If you are interested in supporting the IIYC 2005 conference by sponsoring an Indigenous youth to attend, receiving more information, or partnering with the organizing committee to provide support of any kind or have your organization endorse the conference please contact the secretariat at: Ph: 604-639-9039 Fax: 604-689-4242 Web: www.iiyc.resist.ca Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- To subscribe to our low-traffic email annoucement list, please email [EMAIL PROTECTED] No One is Illegal- Vancouver web: noii-van.resist.ca email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (604)682-3269 x 7149 The No One is Illegal campaign is in full confrontation with Canadian colonial border policies, denouncing and taking action to combat racial profiling of immigrants and refugees, detention and deportation policies, and wage-slave conditions of migrant workers and non-status people. 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